Description
This vibrant and flavorful Chili Lime Bean Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for a light meal or side. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s a zesty delight!
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1, 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen fire roasted corn, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1 avocado, cubed
Dressing
- Zest of one lime
- Juice of 2 limes or 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 large clove of garlic, crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder or Tajin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate cup or bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, oil, maple syrup, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beans and gently toss to coat everything.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour. Before serving, mix in the avocado and toss again before enjoying!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 432mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
